Aspen Avionics Evolution EFD1000 PFD Manual

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Document Revisions
REVISION DESCRIPTION of CHANGE
( ) Initial release.
Rev A Complete re-write
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Table of Contents
Document Revisions .....................................................................iii
Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents ........................................ix
Approvals......................................................................................... x
FAA TSO (Technical Standard Order).............................................x
EASA ETSO (European Technical Standard Order).................x
LIMITED WARRANTY
Aspen Avionics, Inc. ......................................................................xi
Conventions...................................................................................xv
Terminology ........................................................................................................................ xv
Color Philosophy.......................................................................................................... xviii
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes...............................................................................xix
Example Graphics............................................................................................................ xx
Pilot Familiarity................................................................................................................... xx
Chapter 1
Welcome and Introduction....................................................... 1-1
1.1. System Overview .................................................................................................1-2
1.1.1. Evolution Backup Display System (EBD).............................. 1-3
1.1.2. Conguration Module (CM)........................................................ 1-4
1.1.3. Analog Convertor Unit (ACU) .................................................... 1-4
1.1.4. Remote Sensor Module (RSM) .................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2
Controls and Display ................................................................. 2-1
2.1. Controls & Display Orientation .......................................................................2-2
2.2. Controls......................................................................................................................2-5
2.2.1. Top and Bottom Knobs............................................................................. 2-5
2.2.1.1. Bottom Knob Functions............................................... 2-6
2.2.1.2. Top Knob Functions......................................................... 2-6
2.2.1.3. SYNC Function.......................................................... 2-7
2.2.1.4. Using the Knobs (Example) ......................................... 2-8
2.2.3. Hot Keys.................................................................................................. 2-9
2.2.4. Menu ......................................................................................................2-11
2.2.4.1. Using the Menus..............................................................2-11
2.2.4.2. Display Lighting................................................................2-15
2.2.5. Range Buttons ..................................................................................2-16
2.2.6. PWR Button.........................................................................................2-16
2.3. Display......................................................................................................................2-17
2.3.1. Cleaning the Display Screen.....................................................2-18
2.3.2. Attitude Display ...............................................................................2-19
2.3.2.1. Attitude Director Indicator (ADI) ............................2-20
2.3.2.2. Airspeed Tape ....................................................................2-21
2.3.2.3. Altitude Tape and Vertical Speed ...........................2-22
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2.3.3. Data Bar.................................................................................................2-23
2.3.4. Navigation Display .........................................................................2-24
2.3.4.1. Numerical Direction Indicator (Magnetic
Compass)................................................................................................2-25
Compass Modes: 360º vs. ARC............................................ 2-25
Navigation Information........................................................ 2-26
Ground Track Marker.............................................................. 2-26
2.3.4.2. Rate of Turn Indicator....................................................2-27
2.3.4.3. Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) ...................................2-27
2.3.4.4. Situational Awareness Map .......................................2-28
Chapter 3
Evolution Backup Display Quick Controls ............................. 3-1
3.1. Quick Controls Overview ................................................................................3-3
3.2.1. Powerup ............................................................................................................ 3-6
Chapter 4
Reference Guide ......................................................................... 4-1
4.1. Air Data, Attitude and Heading Reference System (ADAHRS).4-2
4.1.1. Attitude................................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.2. Pitot Obstruction Monitor............................................................ 4-4
4.1.3. Heading .................................................................................................. 4-5
4.1.4. Free Gyro Mode.................................................................................. 4-6
4.1.5. Degraded ADAHRS Performance ............................................ 4-7
4.2. Attitude Display.....................................................................................................4-8
4.2.1. Attitude Indicator.............................................................................. 4-8
4.2.1.1. Roll Scale................................................................................. 4-9
4.2.1.2. Pitch Scale.............................................................................. 4-9
4.2.1.3. Slip/Skid Indicator............................................................. 4-9
4.2.2. Airspeed Indicator ..........................................................................4-10
4.2.2.1. Airspeed Display...............................................................4-12
4.2.2.2. Selected Airspeed ..........................................................4-13
4.2.3. Altimeter...............................................................................................4-14
4.2.3.1. Barometric Units of Measure....................................4-15
4.2.3.2. Selected Altitude Field.............................................................4-16
4.2.3.3. Altitude Display.................................................................4-17
4.2.3.4. Altitude Level-O and Deviation Alert ...............4-18
4.3. Data Bar...................................................................................................................4-19
4.3.1. True Airspeed ....................................................................................4-19
4.3.2. Ground Speed...................................................................................4-20
4.3.3. Outside Air Temperature (when enabled)........................4-20
4.3.4. Wind Speed, Direction, and Arrow (when enabled)...4-21
4.3.5. Barometric Pressure Setting Display....................................4-21
4.4. Navigation Display ...........................................................................................4-22
4.4.1. Compass ..............................................................................................4-23
4.4.1.1. 360° Compass Mode......................................................4-23
4.4.1.2. ARC Compass Mode ......................................................4-23
4.4.2. Heading Bug......................................................................................4-25
4.4.3. Aircraft Heading Display .............................................................4-26
4.4.4. Rate of Turn Indicator ...................................................................4-26
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4.4.5. Basemap Overlays ..........................................................................4-27
4.4.5.1. Basemap Declutter and Range................................4-28
4.4.5.2. Flight Plan .............................................................................4-30
4.4.5.3. Map Data Source and Reversion .............................4-30
4.4.6. Ground Track Marker......................................................................4-31
4.6. Vertical Speed Indicator................................................................................ 4-32
Chapter 5
Customizing the Evolution Backup Display .......................... 5-1
5.1. Menu Overview.....................................................................................................5-1
5.2. Customizing Basemap Symbol Declutter Settings......................5-11
5.3. Conguring Vspeeds.......................................................................................5-13
5.4. LCD Brightness Control................................................................................. 5-17
Chapter 6
Expanded Emergency and Abnormal Procedures ............... 6-1
6.1. Pitot/Static System Blockage........................................................................6-2
6.1.1. Identifying and Handling Suspected Pitot and/or Static
System Failures................................................................................................. 6-4
6.2. Frequent or Persistent CROSS CHECK ATTITUDE
Annunciation ...................................................................................................................6-7
6.3. Dierence Detected Between the EBD and Mechanical Attitude
Indicators.............................................................................................................................6-7
6.4. Abnormal Shutdown Procedure ................................................................6-8
6.5. Loss of Aircraft Electrical Power .................................................................6-9
6.5.1. Overvoltage Protection...................................................................6-11
6.6. GPS Failures and RSM Emergency GPS Use ....................................6-11
6.7. Power Override...................................................................................................6-13
6.8. In-Flight AHRS Reset........................................................................................6-14
6.9. GPSS Operation, Annunciations, and Autopilot Modes............6-16
6.10. Warning, Caution, and Advisory Summary....................................6-17
Chapter 7
Appendices.................................................................................. 7-1
7.2. Software Versions and Serial Number.....................................................7-1
7.3. Specications..........................................................................................................7-4
7.3.1. Evolution Display Unit (EBD) ...................................................... 7-4
7.3.2. Remote Sensor Module (RSM) ................................................. 7-6
7.3.3. Analog Converter Unit (ACU)..................................................... 7-6
7.3.4. Operational Specications .......................................................... 7-7
7.4. Glossary......................................................................................................................7-8
7.5. Index ............................................................................................................................7-8
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Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents
Copyright 2007-2013.
Aspen Avionics® is a registered trademark of Aspen Avionics, Inc.
Evolution™, EFD1000 Pro PFD™, EFD1000 MFD™, EFD500 MFD™,
EFD1000™, EFD500™, Evolution Backup Display™ and the Aspen Avionics
logo are trademarks of Aspen Avionics, Inc. These trademarks may not
be used without the express permission of Aspen Avionics, Inc. All rights
reserved.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. No
part of the Pilot’s Guide may be reproduced, copied, stored, transmitted,
or disseminated, for any reason, without the express written permission
of Aspen Avionics, Inc. Aspen Avionics hereby grants permission to
download a single copy, and any revision, of the Pilot’s Guide onto a
hard drive or other electronic storage medium for personal use, provided
that such electronic or printed copy of the Pilot’s Guide or revision must
contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further
that any unauthorized commercial distribution of the Pilot’s Guide or
revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
The EFD1000, EFD1000C3, EFD1000H, EFD500, and EFD500H, and
derivatives thereof, are protected under U.S. Patent Number 8,085,168
and additional patents pending.
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Approvals
The FAA and the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) has approved
the EFD1000 PFD under the following TSOs and ETSOs:
FAA TSO (Technical Standard Order)
TSO-C2d, TSO-C3d, TSO-C4c, TSO-C6d, TSO-C8d, TSO-C10b,TSO-C106,
TSO-C113
EASA ETSO (European Technical Standard Order)
ETSO-C2D, ETSO-C3D, ETSO-C4C, ETSO-C6D, ETSO-C8D, ETSO-C10B,
ETSO-C106, ETSO-C113
The following certication levels also apply to this product:
• Environmental Certication Level: RTCA DO-160E
• Software Certication Level: RTCA DO-178B Level C
This Pilot’s Guide provides information on the use and operation of the
Evolution Backup Display. This guide is current as of the latest revision
listed on the Document Revisions page. Specications and operational
details are subject to change without notice when using an earlier or
later software version. Please visit the Aspen Avionics web site for the
most up-to-date Pilot’s Guide.
Installation of the Evolution Backup Display in a type-certicated
aircraft must be performed in accordance with the latest revision of the
EFD1000 Installation Manual.
Aspen Avionics, Inc.
5001 Indian School Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.aspenavionics.com
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